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Q&A: How to block view of trashy house across the street?

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Ask a Landscape Designer: Gravel good in the garden?

Question: Could you find a landscaper to comment on pros/cons of pea gravel in a residential setting? I’m entranced with the look, and permeable hardscape is important to me. However, when I research on the Internet, I find most postings by homeowners are negative: It does not stay put if there are children or dogs…

A good question on solar blinds

Here’s a question from reader Dan in Canada: I am seeking information on solar blinds. I am up in Canada but have south facing windows in our home which cause tremendous heat in the summer, even with our Energy Star-rated windows. I have seen manufacturers of so-called “solar blinds” talk to their value without disrupting…

Here’s a question from reader Molly K.: "I have multiple remodel jobs to do on my 1950 bungalow and a very limited budget. "What kind of professional should I hire to help me make a design and budget plan given current costs and the need to consider costs in choosing various elements to use?" My…

Q&A: How to create a remodeling plan?

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Ask a SoCal contractor: What’s up with this ‘white fuzzy fungus?’

Question: Our stucco house was built in late 2004 and within the last month or so we’ve notice some white fuzzy fungus developing on the (east-facing) concrete slab of a small exterior alcove that connects the kitchen to the garage. I tried scrubbing it with a warm water and bleach solution and it went away…

Q&A: Where to find locally quarried stone?

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If you’re going green, you know that transportation of your green goods must be factored in. Even if a product is made of recycled materials, for instance, when you have to ship it halfway around the world, that creates a lot of greenhouse gases and negates your green efforts. All this is especially so with…

Q&A: How to get the look of a vine-covered house?

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